Logs
Wanborough Wood is over 150 acres of ancient woodland, managed and moulded by man over thousands of years to provide structural timber, firewood and worked timbers such as Birch for besoms and Hazel for fencing. The wood consists primarily of derelict Hazel coppice under Oak standards and Ash coppice, with some birch encroachment in areas. Currently there are 2 conifer plantations, planted in the 1960s by FT, which is the source of the bulk of the softwood produced, although the aim is to revert these to native deciduous woodland over the next 10-15 years. This will include additional species not traditionally found in these woods in great numbers, such as Chestnut and Beech. In the 1950s - 1970s the woods were actively managed with coppicing. The 1980s and 1990s saw no active management and in about 2000 Sarah and David applied for a Forestry Commission grant to bring the woods back into active management, with 2 one acre sites being coppiced. The Forestry Commission also provided a maintenance grant for the next 5 years. Since then Neil has actively managed the woodland and he clears fallen or dead trees to provides us with plenty of logs for all our needs and for sale. We are also looking to continue coppicing on a regular basis.
Management of the woods and farmland is also aimed at providing a rich and varied habitat for wildlife. In addition to the many tree species the woodland has a huge variety of other flora and fauna including many wild flowers with wild orchids; an abundance of birds who provide the most wonderful woodland chorus; birds of prey including several pairs of nesting buzzards and a multitude of tawny owls and the occasional sighting of Barn owls; butterflies, bats, deer, badgers, foxes , small rodents and large numbers of insects encouraged by our farming techniques all add to the biodiversity of the woods .
Management of the woods and farmland is also aimed at providing a rich and varied habitat for wildlife. In addition to the many tree species the woodland has a huge variety of other flora and fauna including many wild flowers with wild orchids; an abundance of birds who provide the most wonderful woodland chorus; birds of prey including several pairs of nesting buzzards and a multitude of tawny owls and the occasional sighting of Barn owls; butterflies, bats, deer, badgers, foxes , small rodents and large numbers of insects encouraged by our farming techniques all add to the biodiversity of the woods .
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The logs are stored and dried and are available in hardwood, softwood and mixed loads. 1m3, 1.5m3 or 5m3 loads are available for delivery or collection by arrangement Delivery within a 10 mile radius. Ask Neil for a quote (range £5 - £20). Stacking Services available |
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